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Big relief for consumers suffering loss due to dark patterns; Govt asks all e-commerce sites to take steps to eliminate dark patterns
The government is cracking down on deceptive 'Dark Patterns' used by e-commerce platforms. The CCPA has issued an advisory, urging platforms to conduct self-audits within three months to identify and eliminate these manipulative practices. Guidelines outline 13 specific dark patterns, including false urgency, basket sneaking, and subscription traps, which mislead consumers and cause financial loss. Read below to know what the government said about dark patterns on e-commerce websites.
Micro-drama OTT platform Flick TV raises $2.3 million in round led by Stellaris Venture Partners
Gemba Capital and Titan Capital participated in this round. According to founder Kushal Singhal, the funds will be used to scale content production, improve user experience, expand into regional languages, and strengthen the team. Flick TV is working to tap into the growing demand for short-form, mobile-first video content in India.
Can YouTube pull 'sitaares' Netflix, Hotstar to 'zameen' as Aamir Khan tests new biz model?
The Hindi film industry is currently debating whether bypassing streaming platforms for film releases is financially viable, particularly with YouTube as an alternative. While streamers offer crucial funding and revenue recovery, YouTube's vast audience reach presents potential.
Real Housewives of London: When will Hayu’s first original series release? Here’s complete cast and production details
Hayu has announced the six cast members of The Real Housewives of London, the first original series under the popular franchise. Set in London, the show follows the personal and business lives of the women. It marks the 30th series in the global franchise and the third set in the UK.
Best Cryptocurrency Trading Courses in 2025: A Guide to Mastering the Market
Looking to master cryptocurrency trading in 2025? This guide highlights the best crypto trading courses—ranging from beginner-friendly options like Learn with Mudrex to advanced technical analysis programs by Rekt Capital. Whether you’re seeking hands-on experience, live trading demos, or free resources, this roundup helps you choose the right course based on your goals, budget, and skill level.
Bhavani Ward 1997 is now on OTT: When and where to watch Telugu horror drama
Bhavani Ward 1997, a Telugu psychological horror-thriller initially released in theaters on February 7, 2025, is now available for streaming on Amazon Prime Video as of May 20, 2025.
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Disney earnings beat expectations as streaming, parks, and sports drive growth in Q2
Walt Disney Co. delivered stronger-than-expected Q2 results, fueled by Disney+ subscriber gains, a robust parks segment, and higher ESPN revenue. With revenue growth across all core business units, Disney raised its fiscal 2025 guidance, signaling confidence in long-term performance. Shares rose 6 percent in premarket trading following the upbeat earnings
The Rookie Season 7: Episode 17 release date, time, where to watch, remaining episode schedule and what to expect
The Rookie Season 7 Episode 17, titled Mutiny and the Bounty, will air on May 6, 2025, at 9 pm ET on ABC. This episode follows the team rescuing Randy’s kidnapped partner while other characters face personal and legal challenges. Fans can watch it live or stream it later on Hulu.
JioStar's content investments will touch $10 billion between 2024-26: Uday Shankar
JioStar is set to invest $10 billion in Indian content over three years, according to Vice Chairman Uday Shankar. Speaking at the WAVES summit, Shankar emphasized the need for more content tailored to Indian audiences. He highlighted the industry's growth potential, projecting continued expansion over the next 15 years, driven by deeper distribution and customized content creation.
What's wrong with Apple?
Apple had hoped to revive its fortunes over the past year with a virtual reality headset, the Vision Pro, and an artificial intelligence system called Apple Intelligence. Sales of the headset have been a disappointment, however, and the signature features of the AI system have been postponed because it didn't work as well as the company had expected.
Cricket fever fuels surge in pay-TV subscriber base
India's pay-TV sector is experiencing a resurgence, adding 1.3 million subscribers recently. Industry executives attribute this growth to high-demand sports events like the IPL and ICC Champions Trophy. This reverses previous subscriber losses to free platforms and streaming services. JioHotstar's decision to put cricket behind a paywall has eased pressure, benefiting traditional pay-TV providers.
Indian M&E industry grew 3.3% to reach Rs 2.5 lakh crore revenue in 2024: FICCI-EY report
India’s Media & Entertainment sector grew 3.3% in 2024, with digital media emerging as the largest segment. Digital advertising led revenue growth, while subscription revenues fell. The industry is projected to expand further, reaching INR 3,10,000 crore by 2027.
Turkish competition board opens probe of video service providers
The investigation will look into whether service providers Netflix, Disney+, Amazon, BluTV, Exxen and Gain violated an article of the competition law through exclusive agreements and other restrictive agreements and practices.
JioStar likely to remove entertainment content from YouTube from May 1
JioStar plans to remove its entertainment content from YouTube by May 1 to curb subscriber migration from pay-TV to free digital streaming. This follows their strategy of placing content behind a paywall on JioHotstar, aiming to reduce churn and grow the paid subscriber base in the broadcasting industry.
Ahead of IPL season, JioStar wants Jio, Airtel, and Vodafone Idea to bundle its subscription with data plans
JioStar is negotiating with major telecom operators to bundle its streaming platform's subscriptions with their data plans ahead of IPL 2025. The partnerships aim to increase JioStar's viewership to over 1 billion and sustain its momentum following significant live sports events placed behind a paywall.
YouTube launches cheaper subscription for users in US. Check features
YouTube subscription rates for users in the US has a surprise for everyone.
Cricket paywall, consolidation to drive subscription video on demand market in 2025
India's subscription video on demand market, set for robust growth in 2025, reaches 125 million subscriptions driven by industry consolidation and expansion into smaller towns. Cricket moving behind a paywall could further boost subscriptions, while innovations in pricing and pan-India content continue to fuel growth.
Prime Video to launch ad-free subscription tier at higher price in India
Amazon Prime Video will add ads to its shows and films for Indian users in 2025. Users can choose an ad-free tier for a higher price. The current Prime membership fee remains the same for the ad-supported version. Prime Lite subscribers will continue to see ads. Changes aim to invest in engaging content.
Video on demand category generated $1.04 billion in revenues during H1 2024
The premium video-on-demand market in India saw a significant rise in the first half of 2024, generating $1.04 billion in revenues. Local content, especially live sports and dramas, drove engagement. Jio Cinema, Netflix, and Disney+ Hotstar led the revenue charts, with cricket events like IPL and ICC World Cup boosting viewership.
Sushant Sreeram quits Prime Video, set to join JioCinema
Sreeram was promoted to the position of country director in February 2023 following Gaurav Gandhi's elevation as Vice President of Asia Pacific at Prime Video effective April. Sreeram joined Prime Video in 2018 as Head of Customer and Brand Marketing and was subsequently promoted to Director of Marketing in October 2020. In 2022, he was elevated to Director of Subscription Video on Demand (SVOD) Business.
Streaming subscriber growth in US halved last year
Growth in the premium subscription-video-on-demand category slowed to 10.1% last year from 21.6% in 2022. But its overall growth has more than doubled in four years, signaling a steady re-subscription trend.
Taylor Swift's birthday: Where to watch Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour concert film online
Swifties worldwide can celebrate Taylor Swift's 34th birthday with an exclusive at-home Eras Tour party! The extended edition of her blockbuster concert film, featuring unreleased songs, is now available online in the U.S., Canada, and the U.K., coinciding with its Golden Globes-nominated success.
JioCinema launches ₹999 yearly subscription plan for Hollywood content
The premium subscription will allow users to watch Hollywood content from multiple studios on any device at the highest video and audio quality. Subscribers to this plan can watch content across four devices simultaneously.
Diverse content, new users to drive ad-based OTT business growth
"The biggest advantage that AVOD platforms enjoy over SVOD (subscription video-on-demand) is the sheer availability of content across genres for audiences criss-crossing all demographic segments on almost all devices," said LV Krishnan, CEO, TAM Media.
Subscription video-on-demand may grow faster than ad-led platforms, says Deloitte
Jehil Thakkar, partner, media and entertainment sector leader, Deloitte India, said, "The hybrid model offers a balancing act, providing access to a high-monetisation user base and a wider audience that may eventually convert into monetisable users." The report expects the Indian sports market to touch $100 billion by 2027 from $27 billion in 2020, a CAGR of over 20%.
Prime Video elevates Gaurav Gandhi to VP, APAC
Sushant Sreeram, currently Director of the Subscription Video on Demand (SVOD) Business, will be elevated to the position of Country Director, Prime Video, India.
Drama series 1923 premieres on Paramount+. See how to watch it for free
The prequel of the Yellowstone series, 1923 premiered on Paramount+ on December 18, 2022 and the first episode aired at 10:40 am ET. It can be watched for free on the US channel Paramount+ on a seven-day free trial.
Indian streaming industry expected to grow $13-15 billion over the next decade
The OTT (over-the-top) industry is constantly growing and is one of the most competitive amongst emerging markets with over 40 players representing all types of content providers, said the report from industry body CII and Boston Consulting Group (BCG).
Disney+Hotstar FY21 net loss widens to Rs 600.8 crore; income up 5%
Disney+Hotstar, which follows a hybrid model in India – with both advertising as well as subscription video-on-demand (VOD) service – saw subscription revenues overtaking advertising in the fiscal, as the latter saw a 14.8% drop. Subscription revenues, however, went up by 34.3%.
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